The Grauer School was an event sponsor at EcoFest 2026, and hosted a booth at the event. Booth visitors picked up wildflower seeds that attract pollinators, and learned about The Grauer School's unique program as well as our sustainable activities and initiatives.
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Grauer students flew to Sacramento for the day to support California Senate Bill SB 965. The bill eliminates the requirement of an in-person parent signature in order for a 16 or 17-year-old student to obtain a library card.
The Visual Arts Department submitted artwork from 45 Grauer students, plus the Yearbook team, to the San Diego County Fair this year. We would like to congratulate all of our students who were awarded with ribbons on their artwork pieces.
Congratulations to all of The Grauer School's 12th Grade graduates in the Class of 2026! The graduates received their diplomas in ceremonies on June 12, cheered on by their families and friends.
Congratulations to all of The Grauer School's 8th Grade graduates! The graduates received their diplomas on Friday, June 12. We’re so proud of all of our 8th grade graduates, and we hope you have a wonderful summer!
Physics students finished their unit on magnetism and electromagnetic induction by designing a game or demonstration that utilizes magnets or electromagnetism, in addition to writing a children's book that explains magnetism in a fun and creative way,
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The individual High School Surf State Championships presented by Scholastic Surf Series (SSS) took place ion March 23, bringing together top surfers from schools across Southern California. The Grauer School was proudly represented by two surfers.
Congratulations to Jonah L. '26 for celebrating his Senior Night for the Horizon Prep/Grauer Boys Basketball team on February 12. We appreciate Jonah's hard work and commitment to the team, and we were grateful to help him celebrate with his family and friends during Senior Night.
Congratulations to Mia B. '26 and Beatrix M. '26 for celebrating Senior Night for the Horizon Prep/Grauer Girls Basketball team. We appreciate their hard work, commitment to the team, and the positive energy they bring to the program and we were grateful to help them celebrate with their family and friends during Senior Night.
Dr. Grauer's Latest Columns
It’s been a busy year. Summer is for slowing down. So exhale, settle in, set your phone aside for ten minutes, and let this story keep you company for a while. It begins in an attic full of old boxes we're clearing out, but it ends with a deceptive question every one of us is going to have to answer: What deserves to survive us?
A summer note from Grauer School founder Stuart Grauer on the long journey behind The Way to Pancho's Kitchen—and an invitation to enjoy it not as an assignment, but as a beach read filled with stories of the natural world.
What if one of the greatest gifts a school can give its students has nothing to do with diplomas or college admissions? Please read this letter with your graduating family and friends.
I was invited to headline this year’s Encinitas Mayor's Prayer Breakfast despite possessing no known qualifications for such a charge. Here are a few blessings from a school founder who has learned that discovery begins where certainty ends.


